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Adding fuel to the fire
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/06/2025
» The unpredictable Israel-Iran conflict is intensifying the disorder overwhelming the Pheu Thai Party's coalition government.
Thai stocks hit 5-year low as government teeters on the brink
Nareerat WiriyapongNuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/06/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index could plunge to a new low of less than 1,000 points, attributed to fresh political upheaval that could collapse the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government and dissolve the House of Representatives, say analysts.
Political risk weighs on economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/06/2024
» Thai politics is nearing a turning point, as next month the political fate of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the leader of the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) are scheduled to have their cases decided by the Constitutional Court.
Modest upside seen as SET consolidates
Bualuang Securities, Published on 18/11/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) consolidated early this week at around 1,380 points after a recent steep drop, before staging a relief rebound to between 1,400 and 1,410 at midweek.
Business calls for action stations
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/08/2023
» Led by newly appointed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from the Pheu Thai Party, the government has set a record for the longest time taken to form a cabinet following an election, breaking the previous record of 108 days set by the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration in 2019, as the new government awaits official endorsement.
Call for smooth gas production at Pailin
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/08/2023
» PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) wants energy authorities to prevent any obstacles to continuing gas production in the Gulf of Thailand when a concession at the Pailin gas block ends in 2028.
Business wary of political climate
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 22/08/2022
» While the Thai economy had been pressured by global geopolitical tensions leading up to the National Economic and Social Development Council's decision last week to revise down the upper range of its growth forecast to 3.2% from 3.5%, the business sector also has to keep a close eye on the stormy domestic political climate as it could lead to a critical juncture for the country, which is still undergoing rehabilitation.
Summit to tackle factory outbreaks
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/09/2021
» The government plans to adopt a proactive approach to containing the spread of Covid-19 in the manufacturing sector as new infections continue to climb, with 61,919 workers in 881 factories affected over the past four months.
Blockchain regulation a tough task despite great potential
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 31/05/2021
» Utility tokens and blockchain innovations could cut business operation costs and become a new way of doing business for listed companies in the capital market, however the disclosure method for coin issuance remains a challenge for regulators as it can be arbitrarily announced on other platforms that are not authorised.
Phuket reopening still in the works
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/04/2021
» Despite daily infections reaching a record high of 2,070 cases in Thailand last week, the country is determined to reopen to international tourists starting with Phuket on July 1.